Summer 2026 Food Safety & Quality Assurance Intern

Dairy Farmers of America • Turlock, CA

103d

About The Position

This position involves training in the laboratory and production areas to become familiar with the basic operations of a cheese and whey plant. The role includes performing various laboratory tests and evaluations to ensure product quality and safety.

Requirements

• Educational Requirements: Junior or Senior
• Desired Degree Focus: Food Science, Biology, or Ag Science

Responsibilities

• Train in the laboratory and production areas to become familiar with the basic plant operations for a cheese and whey plant.
• Perform laboratory chemical and microbiological testing of finished products and incoming ingredients.
• Perform physical and organoleptic evaluations of finished products and incoming ingredients – ex: pizza melt tests, body, texture, and flavor.
• Assist with food safety programs including HACCP, sanitation, glass control, and pathogen environmental monitoring.
• Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Other Quality Assurance duties or projects as assigned.
• Other Production duties or projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees